7th Grade

Math

Links to math sites for word problem practice relating to rational numbers: TA TEKS 6A & 6D

Ordering Rational Numbers

Faction Games

Comparing Integers

7th & 8th Grade Math Links

Science

Science Resources for Tech TEKS

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KEY:
Science TEK
Topic from Unit Overview
Site Name (Technology Application TEKS)
Link
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7.1A
MSDS Sheets
http://www.fishersci.com/ecomm/servlet/msdssearchhome?LBCID=01398613&showMSDSSearch=Y&storeId=10652

7.2A
Significant Questions for Investigation
Testable Questions for Investigation (TA: 4A)
http://school.discoveryeducation.com/sciencefaircentral/Getting-Started/Investigation.html

Research Plan to Guide Inquiry, Plan & Manage
Short Guide to Planning Cooperative Inquiry (TA: 4A)
http://www.human-inquiry.com/cishortg.htm
The Big 6 for Student Research (TA: 3A, 4B)
http://kailuain.k12.hi.us/library/research/research_plan.html
Research Project Step-by-Step Plan (TA: 3A, 4B)
http://school.discoveryeducation.com/sciencefaircentral/Getting-Started.html
Scientific Method (TA: 3A, 4B)
http://www.mrsaverettsclassroom.com/bio2-scientific-method.php
Investigating Scientifically (TA: 3A, 4B)
http://www.curriculumsupport.education.nsw.gov.au/primary/scitech/investigate/hypoth.htm
Inquiry Investigations (TA: 3A, 4B)
http://tps.nl.edu/discoverythroughinquiry.pdf

Technology Terminology
Technology Terms for Kids (TA: 6A)
http://www.hostingreviews.com/technology-terms-for-kids/
Fact Monster (TA: 6A)
http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0006024.html
Tech Dictionary (TA: 6A)
http://techdictionary.com/
NetLingo (TA: 6A)
http://www.netlingo.com/
Flash Card Database (TA: 6A)
http://flashcarddb.com/cardset/29768-competency-9-technology-vocabulary-flashcards
Computer Parts/Vocabulary Links (TA: 6A)
http://smentech.org/subjects/computer_parts.html

Selecting and Applying Technology Tools
Technology For K-12 Education (TA: 6B)
http://www.intel.com/about/corporateresponsibility/education/k12/index.htm
Technology in Education (TA: 6B)
http://www.sun-associates.com/resources/bastools.html
Edudemic (TA: 6B)
http://edudemic.com/

7.2B

Significant Questions for Investigation
Testable Questions for Investigation (TA: 4A)
http://school.discoveryeducation.com/sciencefaircentral/Getting-Started/Investigation.html
Research Plan to Guide Inquiry, Plan & Manage
Short Guide to Planning Cooperative Inquiry (TA: 4A)
http://www.human-inquiry.com/cishortg.htm
The Big 6 for Student Research (TA: 3A, 4B)
http://kailuain.k12.hi.us/library/research/research_plan.html
Research Project Step-by-Step Plan (TA: 3A, 4B)
http://school.discoveryeducation.com/sciencefaircentral/Getting-Started.html
Scientific Method (TA: 3A, 4B)
http://www.mrsaverettsclassroom.com/bio2-scientific-method.php
Investigating Scientifically (TA: 3A, 4B)
http://www.curriculumsupport.education.nsw.gov.au/primary/scitech/investigate/hypoth.htm
Inquiry Investigations (TA: 3A, 4B)
http://tps.nl.edu/discoverythroughinquiry.pdf

7.2C

Collect and Analyze Data
Collect and Analyze Data from Community Toolbox(TA: 4C, 6Lii)
http://ctb.ku.edu/en/tablecontents/chapter37/section5.aspx
Create a Graph (TA: 4C 6Lii)
http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/default.aspx
Data Analysis & Graphs (TA: 4C, 6Lii)
http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project_data_analysis.shtml
Investigation: Set Up and Collect Data (TA: 4C, 6Lii)
http://school.discoveryeducation.com/sciencefaircentral/Science-Fair-Projects/Investigation-Set-Up-and-Collect-Data.html
BrainPop Graphs (TA: 4C, 6Lii)
http://www.brainpop.com/math/dataanalysis/graphs/preview.weml

7.2E

Discuss Trends and Make Predictions
BrainPop Graphs (TA: 4C)
http://www.brainpop.com/math/dataanalysis/graphs/preview.weml
Collect and analyze data from Community Toolbox(TA: 4C, 3D)
http://ctb.ku.edu/en/tablecontents/chapter37/section5.aspx
How to Make Predictions from a Graph (TA: 1D, 3D)
http://www.ehow.com/how_4481030_make-predictions-from-graph.html
Process Data and Communicate Results
Create a Graph (TA: 4C, 3D)
http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/default.aspx
Data Analysis & Graphs (TA: 4C, 3D)
http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project_data_analysis.shtml

Multiple Audiences for Writing Labs
Points of View in Literature (TA: 2B)
http://www.the-writers-craft.com/point-of-view-in-literature-perspectives.html

Variety of Media Formats
Types of Communication Medium (TA:2B) http://www.communicationtoolbox.com/types_of_communication_medium.html
For Teachers: Electronic Media in the Service of Adolescents (TA: 2B)
http://futureofchildren.org/publications/journals/article/index.xml?journalid=32&articleid=59&sectionid=278
For Teachers: Communication for Students (TA: 2B)
http://www.kidshelp.com.au/grownups/news-research/hot-topics/communication.php

Support Reasoning
Investigation: Analyze Data and Draw Conclusions (TA: 4E)
http://school.discoveryeducation.com/sciencefaircentral/Science-Fair-Projects/Investigation-Analyze-Data-and-Draw-Conclusions.html
Analyzing Data and Writing a Conclusion (TA: 4E)
http://resourcecommons.org/sites/default/files/Field%20Investigations_Section%202-part%203_lesson%202.pdf
Summarizing Your Data (TA: 4E)
http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project_data_analysis_summarizing_data.shtml

7.3B, C
Explore Complex Systems Using Models, Simulations, and New Technologies with Cells and Human Body Systems
Cell Models: Interactive Plant & Animal Cells (TA: 1C)
http://www.cellsalive.com/cells/cell_model.htm
Cells (includes a prokaryotic model) (TA:1C)
http://www.sci.uidaho.edu/bionet/biol115/help/the_cell/prokaryote_cell.htm
Cell Biology Animations (TA: 1C)
http://bio-alive.com/animations/cell-biology.htm
Prentice Interactive Cell (TA: 1C)
http://www.forgefx.com/casestudies/prenticehall/ph/cells/cells.htm
Human Body & Mind Interactive (TA: 1C, 4E)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/body/index_interactivebody.shtml
Human Body (TA: 1C, 4E)
http://edtech.kennesaw.edu/web/humanbo.html
Get Body Smart (TA: 1C, 4E)
http://www.getbodysmart.com/
Inner Body (*Note: Includes male and female reproductive system) (TA: 1C, 4E)
http://www.innerbody.com/htm/body.html

7.3D
Operating Systems
Operating Systems (TA: 6C)
http://www.gcflearnfree.org/ComputerBasics/2
Managing and Organizing Files
File Organization Tips (TA: 6G)
http://www.microsoft.com/atwork/productivity/files.aspx#fbid=rsBhUyE-igL
How to Organize Your Computer Files (TA: 6F)
http://tips4pc.com/articles/computer%20maintenance/how_to_organise_your_computer_fi.htm

Troubleshooting Technology
Troubleshooting Tech Trouble (TA: 6F)
http://www.gcflearnfree.org/ComputerBasics/15

Using Text, Raster, and Vector Graphics
Raster vs. Vector Graphics (TA: 1A)
http://www.webcoursesbangkok.com/blog/whats-the-difference-between-vector-and-raster-images/
Graphics and Animations (under Products, Multimedia)(TA: 1A)
http://bisd-it.wikispaces.com/Resources

Applications
What is an application? (local input source) (TA: 6J)
http://www.gcflearnfree.org/ComputerBasics/3
Web Apps and the Cloud (remote input sources) (TA: 6J)
http://www.gcflearnfree.org/ComputerBasics/4

Copyright and Fair Use
Copyright & Fair Use (TA: 5A)
http://bisdlmc.pbworks.com/w/page/8743392/Copyright%20and%20Fair%20Use
Creative Commons (TA: 5A)
http://creativecommons.org/
Open Source (TA: 5A)
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/question435.htm
Open Source: You Know, For Kids! (TA: 5A)
http://www.networkworld.com/community/open-source-for-kids
Public Domains FAQ (TA: 5A)
http://www.teachingcopyright.org/handout/public-domain-faq
Citations
Citation Tools (TA: 5B)
http://bisdlmc.pbworks.com/w/page/8743390/Citation%20Tools

Technology Terminology
Technology Terms for Kids (TA: 6A)
http://www.hostingreviews.com/technology-terms-for-kids/
Fact Monster (TA: 6A)
http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0006024.html
Tech Dictionary (TA: 6A)
http://techdictionary.com/
NetLingo (TA: 6A)
http://www.netlingo.com/
Flash Card Database (TA: 6A)
http://flashcarddb.com/cardset/29768-competency-9-technology-vocabulary-flashcards
Computer Parts/Vocabulary Links (TA: 6A)
http://smentech.org/subjects/computer_parts.html

Other helpful resources for research:
BISD Library Media Center Electronics Resources Toolkit
http://bisdlmc.pbworks.com
Hughes MS Library Page
http://destiny.burlesonisd.net/common/servlet/presenthomeform.do?l2m=Home&tm=Home&l2m=Home
Kerr MS Library Page
http://destiny.burlesonisd.net/common/servlet/presenthomeform.do?l2m=Home&tm=Home&l2m=Home

7.9B
Changes in Technology Throughout History
Space Spinoffs (TA: 6H)
http://www.esa.int/esaKIDSen/Spacespinoffs.html
People & Technology (TA: 6H)
http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/menu/people-and-technology/
NASA Space Frontier (TA: 6H)
http://teacher.scholastic.com/space/space_firsts/

7.5C
Models & Simulations with Food Chains, Food Webs, and Energy Pyramids
Food Chains Simulations
Chain Reaction (TA: 1C, 4E)
http://www.ecokids.ca/pub/eco_info/topics/frogs/chain_reaction/index.cfm
Food Chain to Food Web (TA: 1C, 4E)
http://www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk/vtc/Phase3delivery/Wales/Science/Keystage4/Livingthingsand/Feedingrelation/Introduction/act2.swf

Food Webs Simulations
COOL Projects Food Web (TA: 1C, 4E)
http://www.coolclassroom.org/cool_windows/home.html
BBC Food Webs (TA: 1C, 4E)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/add_gateway_pre_2011/greenworld/energyflowrev1.shtml
Gould Food Webs (TA: 1C, 4E)
http://www.gould.edu.au/foodwebs/kids_web.htm
Scholastic Food Webs (TA: 1C, 4E)
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/explorer/ecosystems/be_an_explorer/map/line_experiment14.swf
Harcourt Food Webs (TA: 1C, 4E)
http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/food/food_menu.html
Build a Food Web (TA: 1C, 4E)
http://nature.ca/ukaliq/030act/017_fwb_e.cfm

Energy Pyramids
Virtual Lab: Model Ecosystem (TA: 1C, 4E)
http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/virtual_labs/BL_02/BL_02.html
Energy Flow (TA: 1C, 4E)
http://www.teachersdomain.org/resource/tdc02.sci.life.oate.energyflow/

7.8B
Databases
Introduction to Databases (TA: 6Liii)
http://www.itkids.in/2010/04/introduction-to-database.html
Information Magic Creating Databases (TA: 6Liii)
http://www.kenttrustweb.org.uk/kentict/kentict_data_info_6.cfm

http://www.midwayisd.org/Page/685

Social Studies

7.8A

Media Projects
Use these sites to have students create their own projects (TA:6M)
http://www.burlesonisd.net/learntech/?page_id=336
http://prezi.com/
http://edu.glogster.com/

Technology Tools (TA:6N)
Use these websites to have students create their own maps of Texas
http://www.webappers.com/2007/10/11/create-your-own-printable-colored-world-map/
http://www.zeemaps.com/
http://www.communitywalk.com/
Search Strategies
Library Home Page
Be sure to highlight the Boolean videos on BISD Destiny Help page. (TA:3B)
http://www.gcflearnfree.org/internet101
Safe and appropriate online behavior, personal security guidelines, digital identity, digital etiquette, and acceptable use of technology. Negative impact of inappropriate technology (TA:5C)
http://www.gcflearnfree.org/internetsafetyforkids

Keyboarding Techniques (TA:6L)
GCF Learning Free - http://www.gcflearnfree.org/
TuxType - need to request to have loaded on computers first

Identify and use hardware systems (TA:6E)
http://www.gcflearnfree.org/ComputerBasics

7.9C

Relevence of Technology (TA:6I)
Irrigation
http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/ahi01
Transportation
http://www.ttarchive.com/
Communication
http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/bl_history_of_communication.htm
Careers and Technology
http://smartlabs.lewistonschools.net/jenifer/Careers/Careers.htm

ELA

7.14

Practice ethical acquisition of information and standard methods of citiation (TA:5B)
http://bisdlmc.pbworks.com/w/page/8743390/Citation%20Tools

7.16
Personal learning networks & digital resources (TA:2A)
http://www.burlesonisd.net/bisd247/course/search.php?search=moodle
http://www.burlesonisd.net/ole/
Word Processing Document (TA:6Li)
http://www.gcflearnfree.org/word

7.8A

software applications, software
http://www.gcflearnfree.org/topics

7.17

Original Works, (TA:1B)
Google Docs
Google Docs Tutorial
http://edtechpower.blogspot.com/2008/05/google-docs-tutorials.html

http://prezi.com/
Prezi Tutorial
http://prezi.com/learn/getting-started/

http://animoto.com/
Animoto Tutorial
http://techtutorials.edublogs.org/2011/09/10/animoto/

http://www.glogster.com/
Glogster Tutorial
http://dbenko.edu.glogster.com/glogster-tutorial/

Powerpoint Tutorial
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/powerpoint-help/
Movie Maker Tutorial
http://edtech.kennesaw.edu/nisa/moviemaker.htm
http://presentationsoft.about.com/od/moviemakerlessonplans/Windows_Movie_Maker_Lesson_Plans.htm

Products (TA:1B)
Use the IPOD touch app Story Kit to have students create their own story using technical writting strategies
Story Kit Tutorial
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSWQkUS4kXk

Multiple Audiences (TA: 2B)
Points of View in Literature
http://www.the-writers-craft.com/point-of-view-in-literature-perspectives.html

Other Resources:

20 Technology Skills Every Educator Should Have
http://thejournal.com/Articles/2005/06/01/20-Technology-Skills-Every-Educator-Should-Have.aspx?Page=1

Technology for Teachers
http://www.bhsu.edu/education/edfaculty/lturner/Technology_for_Teachers.htm